Evidence supporting the use of: Ginseng (unspecified)
For the health condition: Menopause

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ginseng, particularly Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support women's health, including symptoms associated with menopause. Traditional use attributes to ginseng properties such as “tonifying qi” and restoring balance, which are believed to help alleviate fatigue, mood disturbances, and other symptoms common during menopause. However, scientific evidence for the efficacy of ginseng in treating menopausal symptoms is limited and mixed. Some small clinical studies suggest that ginseng may help with aspects like fatigue, mood, and well-being in menopausal women, but results for classic menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats are inconsistent or not significant. A few randomized controlled trials have reported modest improvements in psychological well-being and sexual function, but the methodological quality and sample sizes of these studies are often limited. Systematic reviews generally conclude that there is insufficient high-quality evidence to strongly support the use of ginseng for menopausal symptoms. In summary, the use of ginseng to support menopausal symptoms is primarily grounded in traditional practice, with only weak or preliminary scientific support. More robust and well-designed clinical trials are needed to determine its true efficacy for this indication.

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